Best Mining Games on Steam
Steam currently has 500 Mining games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Mining game rankings were last updated on 5/6/2024.
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1. Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens!
Cattails: Wildwood Story holds the #1 spot for "best Mining game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,121 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/20/2023 |
| Franchise | Falcon Development |
| Developer | Falcon Development |
| Publisher | Falcon Development |
| Steam App Id | 1882500 |
2. (the) Gnorp Apologue
(the) Gnorp Apologue is the journey of the gnorps as you guide them towards their goal of delightfully excessive wealth accumulation.
(the) Gnorp Apologue has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,379 positive reviews and 147 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play (the) Gnorp Apologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can.
Muck has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 153,403 positive reviews and 9,869 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Muck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
SteamWorld Dig 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,276 positive reviews and 287 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2017 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 571310 |
5. Dinkum
G’Day! Get ready to start a new fair Dinkum life and build your new home out in the bush. Explore tropical eucalyptus forests, scorching deserts and cool billabongs on an Island inspired by the wild Australian outback. Take care of giant wombats, play with friends and get ready for a ripper time!
Dinkum has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,852 positive reviews and 1,117 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dinkum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/14/2022 |
| Developer | James Bendon |
| Publisher | James Bendon |
| Steam App Id | 1062520 |
6. Cattails | Become a Cat!
Become a cat! Cattails is a unique animal simulation RPG. Hunt for food, fight invading cats, explore to gather herbs, and socialize with other cats in an expansive open world. Get married and raise a family of kittens, befriend your neighbors, and learn to live in the dangerous wilderness!
Cattails | Become a Cat! has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,489 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,385 positive reviews and 104 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Falcon Development |
| Developer | Falcon Development |
| Publisher | Falcon Development |
| Steam App Id | 634160 |
7. SteamWorld Dig
SteamWorld Dig is a platform mining adventure with strong Metroidvanian influences. Take the role of Rusty, a lone mining steambot, as he arrives at an old mining town in great need. Dig your way through the old earth, gaining riches while uncovering the ancient threat that lurks below...
SteamWorld Dig has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,302 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,855 positive reviews and 447 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $0.89 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2013 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 252410 |
8. Captain of Industry
Land your crew of survivors on an abandoned island and survive! Mine raw materials, grow food, build factories, manufacture products, research new tech, and trade with others. Become an industrial superpower! But this is no easy task, you will be put to the test to keep your settlement alive.
Captain of Industry has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,049 positive reviews and 314 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Captain of Industry on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2022 |
| Developer | MaFi Games |
| Publisher | MaFi Games |
| Steam App Id | 1594320 |
9. Turmoil
Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.
Turmoil has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,165 positive reviews and 922 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.79 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Turmoil on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. My Time At Portia
Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!
My Time At Portia has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,975 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,620 positive reviews and 3,355 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play My Time At Portia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 1/15/2019 |
| Franchise | Pathea Games |
| Developer | Pathea Games |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 666140 |
More Mining Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Mining games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 52 | 10/20/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 297 | 12/14/2023 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 575 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 94 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 468 | 7/14/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/1/2017 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $0.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,593 | 5/31/2022 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 168 | 6/2/2016 | 90 | $7.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 695 | 1/15/2019 | 90 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,329 | 3/8/2022 | 90 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 12/6/2023 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 890 | 10/1/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 4/17/2020 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 8/10/2023 | 89 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 4/5/2023 | 89 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 8/6/2020 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 191 | 9/27/2022 | 89 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 198 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 10/27/2023 | 88 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Cattails: Wildwood Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 9). (the) Gnorp Apologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Dinkum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). Cattails | Become a Cat! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 25). SteamWorld Dig on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 25). Captain of Industry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Turmoil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). My Time At Portia on Steam. Steam Store.